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Monday, June 2, 2008

Dos Santos To Tottenham This Week

Giovani Dos Santos is on the verge of completing a move from Barcelona to Tottenham Hotspur after a basic agreement was reached between all three parties.

Dos Santos To Tottenham This Week




The 19-year-old Mexican international could join the Premier League side as early as Monday according to Sport after Barça accepted an €8m bid.

That fee may rise to €11m depending on both Dos Santos and Tottenham meeting specified targets during his four-year stay at White Hart Lane.

Dos Santos' father, Zizinho, admitted that his son is proud and excited by the thought of moving to such a prestigious club as he told Mexican daily paper, Record, that a deal was in the offing.

"Nothing has been finalised," he said. "But it is an honour that a club as important as Tottenham want to sign Giovani, but nothing can be said officially yet.

"The ambitious project that Tottenham have has excited Giovani and he just wants to go there and help the team in any way he can.

"It is obvious that leaving Barcelona is a risky decision, but with his qualities it appears that it could be the best option for him."

Juande Ramos was very keen to land the starlet because he strongly believes that his pace, ability to break into the area and shooting ability make him perfect for the English game.

Although a deal has not been finalised, Dos Santos' agent, Pini Zahivi, and Barça's sporting vice-president, Marc Ingla, believe that there will be few problems in reaching an agreement.

Throughout the negotiations, Dos Santos himself has been undergoing treatment to recover from a an operation that he had on his ankle in the middle of May and is set to keep him out of action for another four weeks.

by Lucas Brown, Goal.com

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Spurs players that are likely to move on

Dimitar Berbatov
It's a shame that our only world-class player wants out. If we can get in the region of £25 million - £30 million for him, then it'll be good for business. Farewell Berba.

Paul Robinson
Robbo is most likely to join Middlesbrough in a £3.5 million deal. Since his big dip in form, Spurs boss, Juande Ramos, has instructed Damien Comolli to find the club a suitable keeper. I am sure most Spurs fans will wish Robbo the best of luck in the near future.


Pascal Chimbonda
Chimbonda has set his heart on leaving the club and has even gone as far as stating that he would like to join Newcastle as they are prepared to offer him more money. Expect Pascal to join Newcastle for around £5 million this summer.

Lee Young-Pyo
Since Martin Jol left, Lee has been a bit-part figure at White Hart Lane. He has also had his injury problems which have kept him out of action for much of the season. With his old club, PSV, knocking on the door, it would seem as though Lee has played his last game for us. Expected transfer fee: Around £1 million.

Younes Kaboul
Since being told that he doesn't have a future at Spurs, Kaboul has distanced himself from the club. He's even gone on record and said that Tottenham won the League Cup; not down to the ingenuity of Ramos, but because of Jol.

If Kaboul is to leave the Premier League, Lyon are his most probable suitors. Alain Perrin, the Lyon head coach, has spoken highly of Kaboul in recent weeks. The former Portsmouth Manager has also said that the treatment shown to Kaboul by Tottenham is "beyond belief".

The only foreseen problem, is Spurs won't be able to command a large transfer fee. The French defender signed for a record £7 million last summer. Another option may be to send Kaboul out on loan to Lyon for a season, with a view to protracting a permanent deal next summer.

Radek Cerny
Radek was never really a Spurs player as the club only purchased him on a long-term loan deal. His contract with Slavia Prague ends on July 18th 2008 and Ramos has told the player that he will not be signing him on a Bosman, which means that Cerny is free to join any club. His most likely destination will be QPR.

Hossam Ghaly
Since his demise at Spurs, the Egyptian has been on loan at rock bottom club, Derby. He has stated that he doesn't have a future at Spurs and that he doesn't want to play for Derby either. German club, Bayer Leverkusen, have sent him a lifeline though. Expected fee; £1.5 million.

Kevin-Prince Boateng
Reports rising from the club are that Ramos has told the player to find himself another club. This may sound a tad bit strange as it was Ramos who first showed an interest in the former Herta Berlin midfielder while he was still the boss of Sevilla. Spurs paid the £4 million asking fee and beat Ramos to the punch. If he is to move on, expect a fee of around £3 million for him.

Anthony Gardner
Gardner has stated that he would like to join Everton on a permanent deal. So be it (if they want you that is). Expected transfer fee; £1.5 million.

Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Plagued by constant injuries since his move to the club, Assou-Ekotto has said that he is homesick and a move back to France is likely. PSG are said to be monitoring the situation. Expected transfer fee; £2 million.

Ricardo Rocha
Rocha, at the time, seemed like a panic buy. The club stated that they believed in Ricardo and his abilities. It seems as though Ramos thinks differently. The player will be able to move back to Portugal this summer. His wife is homesick and this has obviously effected his performances. Expected fee; £1 million. Most likely suitors, Braga.

Teemu Tainio
Teemu has been an excellent pro since signing for Spurs on a Bosman in 2005 from Auxerre. The Finnish International player is vastly experienced but cannot hold down a regular starting place at the club. Stoke City have shown an increased interest in the player. Expected to sign for Stoke City for £500,000.